Merchandise Manager Outerwear at Lands End Inc in Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Job Description:

As a Merchant, you will be responsible for driving your category through the product development process. Specific responsibilities include financial planning, bottom line profit and loss, development of new product, and evaluation of existing styles. This person will work closely with Design, Creative, Quality and Inventory on a variety of things, including: product content of each catalog, quality and fit of styles and customer fulfillment. You will develop and execute merchandising strategies that align with the company vision and initiatives while partnering with critical cross functional partners. You will develop key concepts, key items, promotional strategies and assortments that are brand right and aligned with the Lands’ End customer.

Responsibilities

• Acute awareness of market trends (trend forecasting); can translate this into profitable growth and measurable results.


• Instinct and passion for great product (taste level), strong product point of view.


• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen; demonstrated by the ability to analyze situations and make recommendations that are consist with the brand; critical thinker.


• Self-motivated – pushes self to perform at a higher level which in return delivers recognition and inspires others.


• Ability to lead teams and transform/develop talent.


• Flexible/nimble – continuously analyzes and reacts to the business landscape; can rally the team or quickly alter course if necessary.


• Demonstrated ability to take calculated business risks.


• Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, proven relationship builder.


• Proven experience working cross functionally.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years buying or merchandising experience either in catalog, specialty or department store environment


• 5-10 years product development experience in apparel


• Must be a team player with the ability to effectively interact with different communication styles


• Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills required


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manager projects from concept to completion within time constraints


• Excellent analytical, decision making and problem solving skills


• Must be organized and self motivated

The pay range for this position is $70,400 - $129,200. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location, and business or organizational needs. This position may also be eligible for annual merit increase, bonus, and/or incentive compensation. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, and disability benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Product Development